There's also 'Beyond the Village Borders'. It focuses on Naruto's journey outside the village and how Sakura secretly misses him. As the story unfolds, they communicate through letters which gradually deepens their bond.
In some fanfics, it can create a sense of longing. Naruto being away from the village means he's away from Sakura too. This distance can lead to more heartfelt interactions when they do get in touch or are reunited. Like in one fanfic, Sakura sends him care packages with little notes that show her growing affection.
One possible plot could be that Naruto leaves Konoha due to some misunderstanding. Maybe he feels unappreciated in his relationship with Sakura (Narusaku). He might go on a journey to find himself. Along the way, he could encounter new enemies and also make new friends who help him see things from a different perspective.
He could feel a sense of guilt. Sasuke might think that his actions or their relationship issues pushed Naruto to leave. He may then set out to find Naruto, not only to bring him back but also to resolve their long - standing issues. For example, if there were unspoken words or unresolved fights between them, Sasuke would see this as an opportunity to set things right.
Naruto might encounter a group of rogue ninjas. At first, they seem like enemies, but as he gets to know them, he realizes they have their own reasons for being outcasts. They could teach Naruto some unorthodox fighting styles that are not taught in the Leaf Village. Also, there could be a mysterious traveler who has knowledge about Naruto's family that even he doesn't know. This traveler could be the key to unlocking some hidden power within Naruto.
His relationships with his friends like Sasuke and Kakashi would also be affected. Sasuke might understand Naruto's decision on some level, having also left the village before. Kakashi, on the other hand, would be worried about Naruto. He might try to find him and bring him back. This could create some tension between Naruto and Kakashi as Naruto tries to assert his independence.
Well, Naruto could leave the village in a fanfic due to a prophecy. He might believe that leaving is the only way to fulfill a greater destiny that the village can't support. As he leaves, he starts to explore different cultures of the ninja world. He learns about new forms of jutsu and how other villages operate. He could also form a team with outcasts from different villages, and together they strive to change the way the ninja world views things.
These fanfictions are popular mainly because they take a well - known and loved set of characters (Naruto and Sakura) and put them in a situation that's both challenging and full of potential. Naruto leaving is a big event that can change the whole dynamic of the story. Fanfic writers can then explore themes like love, friendship, and sacrifice in new and exciting ways. They can also play with the existing Naruto lore and create their own unique stories within that framework, which is really appealing to fans.
Well, 'The Aftermath of Naruto's Leave in Narusaku' is also quite good. It shows how the village changes in Naruto's absence and how Sakura steps up to fill some of the void he left. It also has some interesting sub - plots involving other characters like Sasuke and their reactions to the situation.
In the sasunaru context, perhaps a rift between Sasuke and Naruto makes Naruto feel like he needs to leave to sort out his feelings. He might think that staying in the village constantly reminded of Sasuke and their complicated relationship is too much to bear, so he leaves to find his own path and hopefully reconcile with Sasuke on his own terms.